Paul Hockridge
Paul Hockridge - Owner of Aplus IT Solutions, Mission, BC
Experience
March 1997 - Present
Responsibilities;
- Complete running of a small business selling computers, networks, printers, faxes, copiers, and service of same.
- Currently under contract as IT Administrator at The Mission Community Skills Centre and under contract as Manager of Information Services for Mission District Historical Society among others. Specialising in Microsoft Small Business Servers & networks.
- Inventories of parts, supplies, machines, and accessories.
- Billing of all service and supplies. Working within budgetary constraints.
- Fielding customer concerns, questions, provide ongoing technical support and training.
- Equipment set-up and deliveries.
- Other duties as required.
Accomplishments;
- Installation & implementation of new network to facilitate the WorkBC program contract for the Mission Community Skills Centre.
- Sold District of Mission 60 computer systems in the first year of business, and then again in 2001.
- Installation and maintenance of various customer networks.
- Implementation, design, and maintenance of company web-site, http://www.aplusitsolutions.ca as well as several others for customers.
Technical Coordinator of CARE - Mission, BC
April 2007 – April 2011
Responsibilities;
- Maintaining 25 Win XP Workstations as well as Microsoft Small Business Server, on a 4.5 hr day, 5 days per week. Working in conjunction with 4 other locations throughout BC.
- Providing Technical support to both Staff & Clients. Equipment set-up and deliveries.
- Inventories of parts, supplies, machines, and accessories. Working within budgetary constraints. Creating & following up on warranty returns.
- Other duties as required.
Accomplishments;
- Was first person hired for Mission 25 stn network & Abbotsford 55 stn network locations.
- Completed the acquisition & implementation of the Mission & Abbotsford CARE office networks in their entirety.